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The Sol-Ark is able to easily push 3.5KW continuously to my car. I'm sure it could do more, but that's the limit the car will pull.

Here is a quick update on my experience installing a Sol-Ark 12K in the past few days: https://diysolarforum.com/threads/sol-ark-12k-plus-fortress-18-5k-plus-solaria-xt370-semi-diy-install.15941/

Just installed and powered on a Sol-Ark 12K. So far it is working flawlessly and powers my EV car charger at 3.5KW without breaking a sweat. More info on my setup here: https://diysolarforum.com/threads/sol-ark-12k-plus-fortress-18-5k-plus-solaria-xt370-semi-diy-install.15941/

Beginning the install for the Rich Solar panels. Note the hillside slope. There are multiple terraces of panels (like a hillside farm):

Detail of the Sol-Ark internal wiring -- note the 6 AWG wiring connecting the neutral (blue) and ground (green) sections. This was a recommendation from Sol-Ark to do the neutral bond here. Note also the massive 4/0 battery cables. Charging the battery for the first time on a cloudy day. Note...

Initial Install of the Panels -- I hired a helper for this: Panels completed -- Not sure what the discoloration was on the last panel, but is was gone by morning: Fortress Battery arrives -- it is VERY well packed: Installing the Sol-Ark and Load Center. Note the black bump for the WiFi...

Hello all-- System Background: Over the past month or so, I received all of my parts. The key system components are as follows: Sol-Ark 12K Inverter and MPPT Fortress eVault 18.5K battery 8X Solaria XT370 Panels 20X Rich Solar 100W Premium Black Panels This was all installed by me, with help...

Is that generally a good or bad thing?

I notice that my new Sol-Ark unit says it is a "transformerless" DC design. Can someone explain what that means? I notice that using my Tri-Field EMF meter, it has very low magnetic fields. (Basically close to the background level of my house, unless I am within 1-2 feet of the unit. Background...

That looks super cool. I just built something fairly similar, but it took up 80% of my back yard/patio! (City life...)

Hm, it's been charging for a few hours now, and it is still reporting 94% SOC, compared to mid-30s on the battery.... anyone have any ideas?

The battery is unable to charge due to no grid and no solar yet (till tomorrow light), so I think the controller just hasn't been able to test the battery resistance yet.

Hi all, I just tested my Sol-Ark for the first time, and the SOC for the battery is reading as 95%. The battery itself shows around 39%. There is no CAN or other communication between them. Does anyone know how to reset / adjust the SOC on the Sol-Ark?

Considering how much this project has cost, it wouldn't be out of the question. My grandpa has tools that almost as old as him -- basically 100 yrs old. Incredible stuff.

Don't think conduit is needed?